News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 2, 2026
Local News
Teenager dies in New Kent vehicle accident
Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in a Dec. 21 single-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. According to a press release and preliminary investigation, around 2 p.m., a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Route 60 (Pocahontas Trail) when it ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a tree, overturned, and came to rest on its driver’s side. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. New Kent’s Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the flame. The driver and sole occupant, identified as 18-year-old Gavin Awessew Adkins, died as a result of the crash….
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Virginia Beach man admits to eluding trooper in New Kent County
A Virginia Beach man has stipulated to evidence related to an eluding charge stemming from a brief pursuit in New Kent County. Shaheim Divine Allen, 26, of the 3900 block of Inspiration Arch, stipulated evidence of the pursuit during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. While Allen admitted guilt to the eluding charge, he is challenging the felony and believes it was a misdemeanor. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on Jan. 20, a Virginia State Trooper patrolling Interstate 64 westbound traffic near the 205-mile marker detected a vehicle traveling 96…
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Quinton man arrested in connection to road raging shooting
A Quinton man has been apprehended and taken into custody after a road rage incident led to a shooting in the New Kent Crossing Shopping Center. Jacob A. Rivera, 25, has been arrested in connection to the shooting following an investigation by New Kent Sheriff’s Office. In a Sunday afternoon press release from New Kent County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 3 p.m. a report came in about a shooting incident in the shopping area. A preliminary investigation revealed that one victim, an adult male, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower portion of his body and he self-transported himself…
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Charles City Investigator helps solved 1979 cold case
Authorities in Charles City County have solved a cold case dating back to 1979. In a press release from Charles City Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police contacted the sheriff’s office with information they received concerning an unidentified body that washed up on the shore of the James River off Sturgeon Point Road on Aug. 28, 1979. Charles City investigator Zohra Anwari handled the case, receiving information from Genetic Genealogy to help identify possible relatives of the deceased. Anwari and a special agent with the Virginia State Police visited the only full blood living sister, who resided in Mechanicsville. After receiving…
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NKBOS approves $61,500 sewer pipes repair for Patriots Landing
New Kent’s Board of Supervisors approved an emergency request to repair sewer pipes that caused an erosion at Patriots Landing Place. County leaders approved $61,500 for the services to BTS to fix the hazard as part of Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Director of Public Utilities Mike Lang addressed the board about the situation. Located at the 7800 block of Patriots Landing Place, the repair is a sewer easement that has a scour threatening the pipes. Lang commented that while they are normally not in the stormwater business, the issue raised several concerns and needed to be addressed immediately. Board members…
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Charles City citizens call for resignations of supervisors, county administrator
Charles City citizens are calling for the resignation of two of the county leaders as well as the recently hired county administrator. For approximately 70 minutes of the 90-minute Charles City Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 25, citizens lashed out with the direction of the county, with many of them expressing frustration and lack of faith in leadership. After District 1 representative Ryan Patterson’s request to amend the agenda was denied, citizens launched verbal barrages at District 2 representative Michael Hill and District 3 leader Byron Adkins Sr., as well as County Administrator Keith Rogers Jr. for their positions…
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New Kent leaders approve financial transfers to address emergency needs
New Kent’s Board of Supervisors addressed several issues during the Nov. 12 regular board meeting. -Approved $86,000 from the Colonial Downs reserve fund to renovate George Watkins Elementary School Field. New Kent County Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jason Baldwin told board members the field has safety hazards. Among them include large trees with debris falling onto the field, 40-year-old fencing and dugouts, and the field continuously holding water. The fields are one of several areas in the county that are used by youth organizations. -Approved $151,595.91 for piping and leaking repairs at the Parham Landing Wastewater Treatment Plant. Public…
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Quinton woman receives 10-month sentence for driving related convictions
A Quinton woman will spend ten months in jail after committing several driving offenses in New Kent County. Laura Ann White, 41, of the 7500 block of Lakeshore Drive, entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while intoxicated (third or subsequent offense), felony driving while revoked, an amended charge of misdemeanor trespassing (originally breaking and entering), and felony child abuse as part of an agreement reached during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. One count of felony pickpocketing and misdemeanor damaging a phone line were dropped as part of the deal. In a summary of evidence…
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Sandston man indicted for allegedly harassing victim in New Kent County
A Sandston man who allegedly harassed an individual multiple times has been indicted on several charges following Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Robert Steven Maxey, 63, of the 3200 block of Portugee Road, was indicted on five counts of violation of a protective order, three counts of threatening by writing, and a single charge of misdemeanor failure to appear by a New Kent grand jury. In Aug. 2024, Maxey allegedly attempted to contact the victim several times after being instructed not to, with further attempts being made by written contact occurring in Feb. 2025. In other indictments…
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New Kent School Board approves $4.9 million CIP for FY2026-27
A modification of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for New Kent Public Schools was brought before the school board Tuesday night. School board members heard and approved a recommendation from school leaders and administration referencing repairs and school upgrades needed for the future. Among some of the requests that were recommended for consideration to the school board include roof replacement at New Kent High School ($210,138.62), HVAC replacement at the high school ($1,057,248), and switch gear replacement and repairs ($377,704). Instructional needs for additional classroom spaces were also addressed, with 10 classroom additions at New Kent Middle School coming in with…
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